NEW BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Peter Billion Billion Auto Group Peder Billion Peder was born in Bozeman, Montana, in 1983 and is the youngest of three children. Since he was five years old, he wanted to be a car dealer just like his father, Joe Billion, Founder of J.C. Billion, Inc. On weekends, Peder would go to the dealership with his father to “check things over” and learn about the auto business. He graduated from Bozeman High School and then went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Johnson Whales University in Providence, Rhode Island. After college, Peder worked for two years in the automotive industry at dealerships other than his family’s to gain a different perspective on dealership sales and service operations. In December 2007, he returned to Bozeman and began working as a Service Adviser at J.C. Billion, Inc. Within six months, was promoted to the Parts and Service Director at the Billion Auto Group. By 2017, Peder was named Vice President of the company, and in 2018, when his father retired, Peder was named as the President of Billion Auto Group. Jason Davis Archie Cochrane Ford Jason Davis Jason is a seasoned automotive industry professional with over 35 years of experience across various sectors, including parts, service, sales, commercial fleet, body shops, finance and general management. Throughout his career, Jason has had the privilege of working with renowned car brands such as Ford Motor Company, Porsche, Jaguar, Aston Martin and Lotus, earning him a reputation for excellence in the field. His impressive track record is reflected in the numerous national awards he has received for his outstanding achievements in sales, service, finance and customer satisfaction. Recognized for his unwavering commitment to providing exceptional experiences to customers, Jason has consistently surpassed industry standards. Relocating to Billings, Montana, in 2017, Jason embraced the opportunity to bring his wealth of expertise to a new setting. He is deeply passionate about automobiles, be it cars, trucks, motorcycles, or airplanes. His love for racing, travel, food and wine further enriches his wellrounded perspective on life and the automotive world. Embracing the great outdoors, Jason cherishes spending quality time with his family and exploring the scenic beauty of Montana. In addition to his professional achievements, Jason remains actively engaged in the industry by participating in NCM 20 groups and has lent his insight as a former member of Ford Motor Company's Dealer Advisory Board for Fixed Operations. He strongly believes in giving back to the community and has volunteered with organizations such as the Children's Heart Foundation and other local charities in Montana. Jason also demonstrates his commitment to education and training by offering valuable training and opportunities for growth at Archie Cochrane Ford. Jackson Bell Bell Motor Co. Jackson Bell Jackson was born and raised in Cut Bank, MT. His family has been in the car business there since 1935. He is a fourth-generation Chevrolet dealer; Jackson’s great-grandfather started the business after he came west from Minnesota. He went to college at MSU-Bozeman and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in political science in 2005. Shortly after graduation, Jackson moved back to Cut Bank and began working at the dealership to fill in for his mother, who wanted to be done working full-time. In 2014, he completed the NADA Dealer Academy but it wasn’t until his father abruptly retired in 2019 that he assumed the role of Dealer. Jackson was married to Brianne in 2016 and had their first child in 2017 (Quinn, 5) and then a boy in 2019 (Owen, 3). Jackson spends most of his time with family and at the store, but any chance he gets to be outside, he takes advantage. He tries to hunt as much as he can in the fall and has recently taken up flying as a hobby. 10
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